Since its TV debut in 2002, I'm A Celebrity has remained a national favorite. Following a group of high-profile stars who have to fight their way for survival in extreme conditions, the ITV show leads viewers on an adventurous and thrilling journey. Of course, the show's smashing success, which has been around for two decades, is thanks to the presence of celebrities. To invite so many TV icons and personalities to appear on I'm A Celeb, the show's bosses have regularly splashed out six-figure payments and other lucrative perks. As I'm A Celeb is about to return to the Australian jungle for its 22nd series, let's take a look at the highest-paid contestants in its history.

Born on May 13, 1956, Richard Madeley is a famous English journalist, television presenter, and writer. As one of the most regular yet controversial on-screen fixtures, Madeley’s private life has always attracted the interest of the public. His first marriage to Lynda Hooley came to an end after 5 years, in 1983. In 1986, the 66-year-old renowned entertainer and Judy Finnigan tied the knot and have since welcomed 2 children together.

Turning to work life, Madeley began his career at BBC Radio Carlisle and gradually made a crossover to TV, with prominent shows such as This Morning and Good Morning Britain. After years of being invited to join I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, Madeley was confirmed to be a recruit in the 21st series, earning serious money (reportedly £200,000) for his appearance. However, much to the fans' regret, the host left the show due to Covid 19 protocols.

Born on March 2, 1947, Harry Redknapp is a former British football player and a football coach, having managed several European clubs such as AFC Bournemouth, West Ham United, and Portsmouth. He is married to his wife, named Sandra, and they have two sons. Since retiring from professional coaching, the veteran has turned to TV and appeared on a number of shows.

The 75-year-old former coach was crowned King of the Jungle when he reached first place in the 2018 series of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and earned a huge fortune for his presence on the show. It is reported that Redknapp took home one of the biggest cuts in the show's history - £500,000.

Born on December 8, 1986, Amir Khan is widely known to have one of the highest salaries in the entertainment world. He was a boxer from 2005 to 2022 and during his peak, Khan won a silver medal in the 2004 Olympics and the WBA title at the age of 22. At regional level, Khan held the Commonwealth lightweight title from 2007 to 2008. The 36-year-old former professional boxer got married in 2013 and is now a father of 3 children.

During his stint on the 2017 series of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, Khan, who finished 5th, was believed to ask for £400,000 - the heftiest payment compared to other contestants. However, as a man dedicated to social causes, he donated the majority of his earnings to a non-profit organization called Barnado's.

A multi-talented entertainer, Noel Edmonds was born on December 22, 1948. He is not only a widely famous radio DJ, businessman, writer, and producer but is also renowned as a television presenter on BBC Radio 1, Sky UK, and Channel 4. Many of his successful shows and programs are Top of the Pops, Multi-coloured Swap Shop, and Deal or no Deal, to name a few.

Thanks to Edmond's strong TV presence, he was offered a sizable payment of £600,000 for his participation in the 2018 series of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!. Unfortunately, much to fans and ITV's bosses' disappointment, the TV personality was kicked out on his 9th day of the show.

Born on June 28, 1968, Adam Woodyatt is an experienced actor, rising to prominence with his various roles in BBC’s series and programs. The English entertainer started his career when he was only 13 with On the Razzle, and is widely known for his role in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.

In 2019, after a few years of staying under the radar, Woodyatt made headlines again when he became a contestant in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. Even though he only finished in 6th place, Woodyatt banked £250,000 for his time on the show.

Born on April 28, 1974, Vernon Kay has a glittering career as a TV presenter. He first burst into the public eye as a model before making a career crossover to TV. Later in his career, Kay became an English television and radio presenter with a myriad of popular programs from BBC Radio 1 such as T4 and The Mag.

As a big name on the British TV screen, Vernon Kay was one of the highlights of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! when he joined the show in 2020. He finished the game in 3rd place, earning reportedly £250,000 for his appearance.

Born on March 23, 1983, Mo Farah is one of the most successful track-distance athletes for males. The British long-distance runner has won ten gold medals on a global scale including Olympic and World titles. One of his biggest achievements was when he became a double Olympic Gold Medallist in 2012, and since then, he has been an acclaimed author in the UK with various best-selling autobiographies.

In 2020, the much-loved runner joined I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and drew great attention from the public with his high pay. However, he did not win and finished his journey in 5th place.

The only contestant to join I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! two times is Katie Price, one of the most famous and equally controversial celebrities in the entertainment world. With her gorgeous look and skillful modeling work, she began to draw the attention of the public in the late 1990s. Since then, she has grown as a media personality, a model, and a businesswoman.

Her first appearance in I'm A Celeb was in 2004 during the peak of her modeling career. After meeting her now ex-husband Peter Andre in the jungle, Price returned to the show five years later in 2009. For her brief appearances, ITV bosses had to shell out a reportedly whopping £450,000.

A respectable record-setter in the 1976 Summer Olympics, Caitlin Jenner was born on October 28, 1949. She is formerly known as William Bruce Jenner with three marriages, one of which was to TV personality Kris Jenner. Besides her achievements in terms of sport, she also rose to stardom with several reality shows and films including Can’t Stop the Music, Keeping up with the Kardashians, and more.

In 2019, Jenner was rumored to be the highest-paid contestant in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, receiving an incredible amount of £500,000 - which was the same amount as winner Harry Redknapp. She eventually finished at 4th place.

Born on February 12, 1984, Jennie McAlpine is a famed British television actress and comedian. McAlpine's most prominent role was the portrayal of Fiz Brown in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. Along with her career as an entertainer, she also works in the business world.

McAlpine married her husband Chris Far in 2017 and has since welcomed two children. In the same year, the businesswoman made headlines when she participated in the 17th season of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. She ended up in 4th place and bagged home a sizable amount of money from the show's bosses.